Liszt

Chiaroscuro Blue Griffin

Chiaroscuro (Blue Griffin Records)

A fascinating programme, capable of weaving a magic all of its own [SA]

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Liszt: Organ (MDG)

Astonishing music on an astonishing instrument [CB]

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Sergio Fiorentino: The Complete SAGA Album Collection (Rhine Classics)

A pleasure to have Fiorentino’s complete Saga Recordings under one roof [SG]

Schumann: Carnaval; Liszt: Piano Sonata (Danacord)

Fascinating Schumann and Liszt on a contemporary piano [JF]

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Bestiary on Ivory (Bridge)

Very well performed and recorded, this disc should be heard by all who love the repertoire of the piano [GPu]

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Sergio Fiorentino (piano) The Complete SAGA Album Collection (Rhine Classics)

Fiorentino’s complete Saga recordings of 1958-60 heard in excellent remasterings [JW]

Sorcellerie: Works for piano duo (Alpha Classics)

There’s plenty of magic in the playing here [RCh]

Cherkassky Ambassador Auditorium FHR99

Shura Cherkassky (piano) The Ambassador Auditorium Recitals 1981-9 (First Hand Records)

Autumnal never-before-released Cherkassky recitals show few signs of fatigue [JW]

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György Cziffra (piano) Live in Concert (Solstice)

These live recordings make a very welcome addition to the Cziffra discography [SG]

Thomas Jensen (conductor): Legacy Vol 23 (Danacord)

An interesting and eclectic collection showcasing Thomas Jensen’s manifest conductorial gifts [RMo]

Alkan Roma CC72154

Romantic Pieces for Piano (Challenge Classics)

(Déjà Review) Well-played and recommended, especially for the Alkan [DBl]

Earliest French Piano Recordings (APR)

A splendidly remastered and historically important tranche of piano recordings [JW]

Earliest French Piano Recordings APR7318

The Earliest French Piano Recordings (APR)

A perfect picture of French pianism in the early part of the twentieth century [RCh]

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Golden Thread – The Art of Piano Transcription (Acis Productions)

An interesting collection of transcriptions let down by lacklustre playing [RCh]

Cziffra live SOCD41112

György Cziffra (piano) Live in Concert (Solstice)

Nothing new to his discography but Cziffra is heard in previously unreleased, energising performances [JW]

Brendel APR5655

Alfred Brendel (piano) Busoni, Bach & Liszt (APR)

Admirers of Brendel will be glad to have these legendary recordings [SB]

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Shura Cherkassky (piano) The Ambassador Auditorium Recitals 1981-9 (First Hand Records)

A desirable collection that captures the Cherkassky magic [SG]

Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum 2023 (Danacord)

Treats galore in this annual release that never disappoints [RCh]

Arrau livev2 DHR82356

Claudio Arrau (piano) Live Vol 2 (Doremi)

Arrau in blistering form in this romantic repertoire [RCh]

Brendel Busoni Liszt SPA APR5655

Alfred Brendel (piano): The 1950s SPA Recordings (APR)

These pioneering and wonderfully executed performances are a valuable addition to Brendel’s discography (RCh)

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Madeleine de Valmaléte & Monique Haas (piano) The Swiss Piano Recitals (Meloclassic)

It is wonderful to hear these pianists who have been undeservedly forgotten and in new works to their discography [RCh]

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Leo Sirota (piano) Piano Recital Vol. 1 (Sakuraphon)

A full and varied recital programme, characterized by great dynamic range and highly creative phrasing [MK]

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Auguste de Radwan (piano) Complete Recordings (Sakuraphon)

An unknown Leschetizky pupil whose recordings are strictly for those interested in the Polish pedagogue’s legacy [RCh]

Liszt: Piano Sonata, Études de concert (Hänssler Classic)

Brilliant Liszt performances breathe new life into great staples of the repertoire [RBe]